Workshops

I hold workshops on traditional furniture restoration techniques. We meet weekly for 3-hour sessions during which participants gain hands-on experience restoring their own pieces. A typical workshop experience is described by Carol Goldin in an interview with Essence magazine, “Beauty Restored” (Ha'aretz English Edition, April 7, 2006). Space in the workshops is limited. Interested parties are invited to contact me for further information.

Prior to joining the workshop participants select the project on which they want to work, keeping in mind that it should not be too large or too complex. Depending on the objects, topics covered are likely to include:

Repair and refinishing

• Repair the structure of broken pieces

• Replace missing veneer, including marquetry (inlay), where appropriate

• Staining / color matching

• Finish pieces with traditional French polish / waxing

Hands-on experience with tools of the trade

• Power hand tools: sander, router, jigsaw, drill,
  battery-powered screw driver

• Traditional hand tools: hand planes, chisels, files, back saw, mallets

Use of various materials

• Stripping materials

• Stains, shellac, beeswax, oils

• Traditional restoration glues

• Gesso

Special painting effects